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University of Sydney (USYD)

  • 36% international / 64% domestic

Diploma of Music

  • Diploma

This program will provide you with vocational training in music skills in a principal study area, as well as the opportunity to deepen your knowledge in either performance, contemporary studies, digital and music technology skills or composition options depending on your specialisation.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
2 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb
Domestic Fees
$8,021 total

About this course

This program will provide you with vocational training in music skills in a principal study area, as well as the opportunity to deepen your knowledge in either performance, contemporary studies, digital and music technology skills or composition options depending on your specialisation.

Entry requirements

Secondary or tertiary qualification

A secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), OR approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses.

See recognised qualifications

Audition

This course requires you to pass the audition requirement.

Alternatively, applicants may be granted admission on the basis of:

  • having successfully undertaken tertiary studies in music at or above Diploma level to the equivalent of at least one year of study.

Study locations

Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Career pathways

Graduates of the Diploma of Music are broadly educated musicians able to apply their knowledge, skills and attitudes creatively and flexibly in a variety of music and music-related professions such as:

  • Artist agent
  • Arts administrator
  • Chamber/orchestral musician
  • Orchestra manager
  • Concert manager
  • Concert soloist
  • Contemporary musician
  • Ethnomusicologist
  • Event producer
  • Festival or venue manager
  • Jazz musician
  • Music producer
  • Musicologist
  • Piano accompanist
  • Private studio teacher

How to apply

Read about the application process

Please read about the undergraduate pre-admission and audition requirements on our website before applying.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Creative Arts courses at University of Sydney (USYD).
75.9%
Overall satisfaction
75.3%
Skill scale
72.3%
Teaching scale
55.6%
Employed full-time
$52.2k
Average salary